Richard E. Cifelli, 73

Saturday

Apr 26, 2008 at 2:00 AM

SOUTH DENNIS —

SOUTH DENNIS —

Richard E. Cifelli, 73, of South Dennis and Fort Myers Beach, Fla., died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at his home in Fort Myers Beach. He was the husband of Kathleen (McBride) Cifelli for 41 years.

Born in Barnstable, Mr. Cifelli was raised and educated in Dennis. He served in the Navy during the Korean conflict and was honorably discharged in 1956.

Upon returning to civilian life, Mr. Cifelli worked as a radio tester for Commonwealth Electric Co. He retired in 1997. Mr. Cifelli was a member of the American Legion Post 208 and the Moose Lodge, both in Fort Myers Beach, Fla.; and the Bass River Rod and Gun Club, and VFW Post 2578 in Hyannis. He enjoyed boating, metal detecting and woodworking.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Cifelli is survived by four sons, Robert of Brewster, Thomas of Merrimack, N.H., James of Marstons Mills, and Eric of Topsham, Maine; a daughter, Tracy of West Yarmouth; a brother, Lawrence M. Jr. of South Dennis; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, April 27, in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth. Interment will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod, 434 Route 134, Suite G-1, South Dennis, MA 02660.